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Engine

Hughes Engines Tech Center: Two Much Magnum

Kent Will

January 6, 2021

Last month, we shared some basic “Level 1” modifications for 5.2L and 5.9L Magnum engines from the experts over at Hughes Engines. The parts list consisted of a bunch of bolt-ons that don’t require much ...

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Comeback 'Cuda – '70 Plymouth 'Cuda

Ideal Interior Installation: Comeback ‘Cuda Gets “A Whole Lotta Love”

Mike Wilkins

December 15, 2020

Now that the wheels and tires are on the car it is time to get the interior installed. (Or at least enough of it so we can start and drive the car and test all ...

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Features

Hughes Engines Tech Center: On The Level With Basic Magnum ...

Kent Will

December 9, 2020

While the Gen. III Hemi might have stolen its spotlight, a great many Magnum V8-powered Rams are still on the road, dutifully fulfilling decades-worth of daily driver duty. For the vast majority of second-generation Dodge ...

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Brakes & Suspension

Gallery: Comeback ‘Cuda’s Next Steps; Rolling With Coker, Classic Industries ...

Mike Wilkins

November 27, 2020

After getting the complete driveline installed from the bottom of the car just like the factory did, we want to get the Comeback ‘Cuda moving under its own power. Also, this is a great time ...

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Engine

Single or Dual-Plane; Which Meets My Needs? Hughes Engines Provides ...

Chris Holley

November 19, 2020

Dave Hughes of Hughes Engines fields dozens of questions a week about Mopar engine builds, but by far, the most asked question is, “which intake manifold should I use — a single- or dual-plane?” That ...

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Features

Gallery: Along Came a ’68 Hemi Plymouth Road Runner; What ...

Mike Wilkins

November 13, 2020

Out of nowhere we got a call from someone we have never met, saying, “Somebody that knows you gave me your number. He said you might be interested in a 1969 numbers-matching Hemi Plymouth Road ...

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Engine

Hughes Engines Tech Center: Real Chrysler Cams Q&A

Kent Will

November 6, 2020

Hughes Engines is arguably the utmost authority when it comes to Chrysler camshafts. They’re one of the few camshaft dealers that has but one thing on their mind: Mopar. You won’t find any Brand-X bump ...

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Electrical

Gallery: Stepping Up the Amperage with an Original Look Powermaster ...

Chris Holley

November 5, 2020

In June 2020, Mopar Connection Magazine reviewed several one- and three-wire high-amp alternator offerings from Powermaster Performance. The magazine recently performed an ammeter to voltmeter conversion in our 1967 Dart to prepare for an increased ...

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Interior

Gallery: Legendary Auto Interiors’ Seat Cover Refresh on a ’67 ...

Chris Holley

October 21, 2020

After completing a few interior updates on our 1967 Dart, the seats looked a little haggard next to the new parts. There were several split seams on the bucket seats, a spring was jutting through ...

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Engine

Hughes Engines Tech Center: Magnum Valve Guide Guidance

Kent Will

October 7, 2020

Roller rockers rack up a lot of publicity but, for the budget-minded brawler, stamped steel factory rockers are actually pretty serviceable when set up properly. As the Hughes Engines Tech Center explains, one key to ...

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